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PTO/SB/08a (08-03)
Approved for use through 07/31/2006. OMB 0651-0031
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Substitute for form 1449A/PTO
INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT BY APPLICANT
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10/561,839
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June 05, 2006
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DEUTSCH Mordechai et al
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EDWARDS Lydia E.
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Communication Pursuant to Rules 161(1) and 162 EPC Dated 25 August 2010
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Official Action Dated 14 September 2010 From the US Patent and Trademark
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